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NegativeProjectionOct 31, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Penix is QB18 in fantasy points per game after back-to-back QB1 outings (QB5, QB8), playing far better than Derek Brown anticipated this season. Among 34 qualifying passers, he ranks 7th in yards per attempt, 11th in passing success rate, 17th in catchable target rate, and 16th in hero throw rate. Against Tampa Bay, who has allowed the 10th-fewest yards per attempt, 8th-lowest passing success rate, 2nd-lowest EPA per dropback, and 13th-lowest passing touchdown rate over their last five games, Brown views Penix as more of a mid-range QB2 than a QB1 this week.
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PositiveProjectionOct 30, 2026The Falcoholic
Falcons QB showed significant growth in Week 7 passing game against an excellent 49ers defense; proved the team could win with an efficient quick passing attack. Penix has continued to improve at deciphering and managing pressure looks, positioning Atlanta's passing game as a strength heading into Week 8 against Tampa Bay's run-stopping defense. This matchup requires the Falcons to show their passing game chops rather than rely on the run game.
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PositiveMatchupOct 30, 2026Fantasy Points Fantasy Football
Excellent schematic matchup vs Buccaneers, one of the worst defenses in the league against 12/13 personnel (allowing 9 yards per attempt, 74% completion rate). Pennix seeing 33% of dropbacks in 12/13 personnel, averaging 8.5 yards per attempt with positive completion percentage over expectation. Buccaneers also run cover-three frequently, which Pennix has shredded this year (9.3 yards per attempt, 57% success rate). DFS consideration; has scored over 20 fantasy points in his last two games with three touchdowns.
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NegativeMatchupOct 29, 2026Bucs Nation
Penix is a dramatically different player under pressure versus in clean pockets. With no pressure, he posts +0.62 EPA per dropback (2nd best in league); under pressure, he drops to -0.82 EPA per dropback (worst among starting passers). He is 1-16 when pressured this season with a completion rate under 30%—the only starting passer below 30%. The source identifies pressuring Penix as Tampa Bay's clear path to victory; if the Buccaneers give him time in the pocket, he will test their coverage.
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NegativeProjectionOct 29, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Penix is QB18 in fantasy points per game after ripping off back-to-back QB1 outings (QB5, QB8). Among 34 qualifying passers, he ranks seventh in yards per attempt, 11th in passing success rate, 17th in catchable target rate, and 16th in hero throw rate. The source notes he has played far better than anticipated this season and could log another QB1 outing this week, but it's better to view him as a mid-range QB2. Tampa Bay's pass defense has been rounding into form, allowing the tenth-fewest yards per attempt, the eighth-lowest passing success rate, the second-lowest EPA per dropback, and the 13th-lowest passing touchdown rate over their last five games.
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NegativeProjectionOct 29, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Michael Penix is QB18 in fantasy points per game after back-to-back QB1 outings (QB5, QB8), playing far better than anticipated. Among 34 qualifying passers, Penix ranks seventh in yards per attempt, 11th in passing success rate, 17th in catchable target rate, and 16th in hero throw rate. Derek Brown advises viewing him as a mid-range QB2 rather than another QB1 this week against Tampa Bay, whose pass defense has allowed the tenth-fewest yards per attempt, eighth-lowest passing success rate, second-lowest EPA per dropback, and 13th-lowest passing TD rate over their last five games.
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PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026The Falcoholic
Quarterback bounced back nicely with assured progressions and sharp decisions across short and intermediate areas; completed 24 of 31 passes for 194 yards and three touchdowns when not under pressure. Penix Jr. was patient and calm, taking what the defense allowed underneath before attacking downfield when facing fewer two-high looks. His air yards per target has dropped from 8.4 in 2024-2025 to 7.0 in 2026 due to schematic changes emphasizing more under-center looks, multiple tight end sets, and structured quick game. The young quarterback is growing within the new offensive system, using pocket awareness (looking off Pitts to create space for London) and demonstrating maturation by winning in a gritty, methodical manner rather than relying on explosive plays.
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PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Michael Penix Jr. has produced back-to-back QB1 finishes for the first time in his career, throwing for 229 yards and three touchdowns against the Bears in Week 6, followed by 212 passing yards and three scores against the 49ers in Week 7. He's accumulated six touchdowns in his last two contests. Penix operates at a 6.3 touchdown rate (fifth among QBs with four-plus starts; league average 4.6), ranks third in adjusted yards per attempt (8.2), and seventh in Explosive Rating (110.6). He's won three of five starts and has the offense averaging 0.097 EPA per play (seventh-best mark). While not yet in must-start territory, if this run continues, fantasy managers may need to take him seriously. His playoff schedule softens considerably with matchups against the Commanders, Buccaneers, and Saints.
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PositiveProjectionOct 28, 2026The Falcoholic
Penix delivered a strong performance against the previously undefeated 49ers, completing 25 of 34 passes (73.5% completion rate) for 213 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions, earning NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for the first time. He is only the third quarterback in the league in the last 25 seasons to record at least three passing touchdowns with zero interceptions in a victory over a 6-0 or better team. Penix has completed at least 72% of his passes in all three of Atlanta's wins this season, and his 21 touchdown passes rank 10th in franchise history.
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PositiveProjectionOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Penix led the Falcons to a win over the previously undefeated 49ers with 25-of-34 completions (73.5%), 213 yards, three touchdowns, and zero turnovers, earning NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. He is only the third quarterback in the league in the last 25 seasons to record at least three passing touchdowns with zero interceptions in a victory over a 6-0 or better team. Penix has completed at least 72% of his passes in all three of Atlanta's wins this season, and his 21 touchdown passes rank 10th in franchise history.
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PositiveProjectionOct 28, 2026The Falcoholic
Quarterback demonstrated efficiency and game management without run game support, a key test the source had not yet seen. Penix worked through progressions, coming off receivers who weren't open and getting down to his 3rd and 4th options. Coach Raheem Morris took away the deep ball and dared Penix to carve up zone defense underneath, which he did effectively. Eight different receivers caught passes, highlighting his distribution.
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PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz
Ian Hartitz ranks Michael Penix Jr. as QB22 for Week 8 against the Buccaneers. Penix is playing good football this year with back-to-back 3+ TD games. If given time to throw—the Falcons have the best clean pocket expectations this week—he has multiple elite receiving options in Drake London, Bijan Robinson, and Kyle Pitts. Hartitz ranks him slightly lower due to uncertainty about trailing game script to generate pass attempts. Hartitz also recommends Penix as a streaming option for Week 13 against the Lions, alongside Deshaun Watson against the Bengals.
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